Q.1
I have shifted my residence recently. How do I ensure that I am enrolled
in my new place of residence and my name is deleted from the old place?
Ans. In case the new residence is in the same Assembly
Constituency please fill up form and submit to ERO (Electoral
Registration Officer) of the area of your new
residence.
Q.2 I have shifted my residence
recently. I have Photo ID Card with the old address. Can I get new ID
Card for the present address?
Ans. First of all please ensure that
you have enrolled yourself in the electoral rolls of the concerned
Assembly Constituency, where you are now residing. The procedure is
given as in Ans no.1. Subsequently, changes will be made in existing
Identity Card. First of all please ensure that
you have enrolled yourself in the electoral rolls of the concerned
Assembly Constituency, where you are now residing. The procedure is
given as in Ans no.1. Subsequently, changes will be made in existing
Identity Card.
Q.3 My old ID Card is defective. I would like to
have a new ID Card with correct particulars. What is the procedure?
Ans . You can get your ID Card rectified by depositing it
in the Office of the
ERO concerned or at Photography center when the work of
preparation of Photo ID card begins.
Q.4 I do not have a ration card.
Can I get enrolled without a ration card? What are the other documents,
which I can show as proof of my residence?
Ans. Ration Card is not indispensable, however you can
show any other proof of residence like Passport, Bank Pass Book, Driving
license etc. or any Govt. document to facilitate the work of
registration.
Q.5 I am a tenant and my landlord does not want me to get
enrolled. How can I get enrolled as a voter?
Ans. To get enrolled in the voter list is your legal
right. Please check the Electoral roll of your area at the office of
your ERO .
If your name is not included please fill up Form
and deposit it with the ERO.
Q.6
I will be attaining the age of 18 on 1st
Jan, 2007.
What proof do I need to show to get enrolled?
Ans. You can submit the proof of Date of Birth from the
authorized agency (Passport, High School certificate, Date of
Birth certificate etc.)
Q.7 The Enumerator has
visited my house and taken down the details. How do I ensure that my
name is finally included in the electoral rolls ?
Ans.
He must have handed over you record of Enumeration, which is your
acknowledgement. You can check your name in the draft roll, which gets
published and available at the office of the ERO concerned to confirm
that your name exists in the roll.
Q.8
I have lost my old ID Card. How can I get a new ID Card?
Ans. An FIR is to be filed with the local police station
who will issue a certificate which is to be produced before the ERO.
You will get a new ID Card thereafter.
Q.9
I have shifted my residence recently to Manipur from
another State where I was registered as a voter. I have an I Card issued
from the previous place of residence. How can I get a new ID Card at the
present place of address ?
Ans. Please get yourself enrolled in the Electoral
Roll of the concerned Assembly Constituency by filling-up form 6 and
submit the same to ERO along with your ID-Card. There after ERO will
issue you the new ID-Card.
Q. 10 How
do I obtain a certified copy of the entry in the Electoral Roll?
Ans You can
obtain a copy of the certified entry by approaching the Electoral
Registration Officer (ERO) concerned. You will be required to deposit
the requisite fee and thereafter the ERO will issue the certified copy
Q.11 Please
give me details of my Polling Station and Assembly Constituency. Who do
I contact to get these details?
Ans. This can be obtained from the helpdesk at ERO office.
You can check it from the CEO office website also.
Q.12 Who
supervises the election work in a State?
Ans. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) supervises the
election work related to Assembly and Parliament elections.
As per section 13A of the Representation of the People Act 1950, the
Chief Electoral Officer of the State is authorised to supervise the
election work in the State subject to the overall superintendence,
direction and control of the Election Commission.
Q.13 Who appoints the Chief Electoral
Officer?
Ans. The Election Commission of India (ECI)
The Election Commission of India nominates or designates an Officer of
the Government of the State as the Chief Electoral Officer in
consultation with that State Government.
Q.14 Who
appoints the Returning Officer?
Ans. Election Commission of India (ECI)
The Election Commission of India nominates or designates an officer of
the Government or a local authority as the Returning Officer for each of
the assembly and parliamentary constituencies in consultation with the
State Government/Union Territory Administration. In addition, the
Election Commission of India also appoints one or more Assistant
Returning Officers for each of the assembly and parliamentary
constituencies to assist the Returning Officer in the performance of his
functions in connection with the conduct of elections.
Q.15 Who appoints the District Election
Officer?
Ans. Election Commission of India (ECI)
The Election Commission of India nominates or designates an Officer of
the State Government as the District Election Officer in consultation
with the State Government.
Q.16 Who is responsible for the conduct of
elections in any Parliamentary or Assembly constituency?
Ans. Returning Officer (R.O.) In the case of Manipur for
Hill districts(AC 41-49 & 51-60) the concerned Deputy Commissioners
are R.O and for Valley districts(AC No.1-39) SDO's are RO. For AC
40-Jiribam & 46-Saikul,50-Kangpokpiand 51-Saitu the concerned ADC's are RO.
The Returning Officer of a parliamentary or assembly constituency is
responsible for the conduct of elections in the parliamentary or
assembly constituency concerned as per section 21 of the Representation
of the People Act 1951.
Q.17 For every constituency, there is a
list of voters which is called electoral roll. What is the minimum age
for enrollment in an electoral roll?
Ans. Eighteen(18) Years as on the first of January.
Q.18 Can
one be enrolled at more than one place?
Ans. No.
A person cannot be enrolled as a voter in more than one place in the
same constituency or in more than one constituency in view of the
provisions contained under Sec. 17 and 18 of R.P.Act, 1950.
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